Journalist released by the FARC

Euphoria in the France 24 newsroom as Romeo Langlois is released. His parents were here with us to share the moment. Online, tweets expressed relief that Langlois was in good health and filming his own release. In sharp contrast, the former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe tweeted that ‘journalistic curiosity is one thing, identifying with terrorism is another’

He’s an Irish journalist with a background in law. He also holds a Masters in Conflict and Security Studies from Sciences Po Paris. His special interests are online media as well as French politics.

EMMA JAMESMedia Correspondent

Emma James is a British TV and radio journalist. As well as presenting and reporting for the BBC and ITV, Emma also spent a year making programmes about equestrianism! She's a staunch Stade Francais rugby fan and doting beagle owner.